Democratic AG candidate criticizes Bondi during Sarasota stop

George Sheldon, a Democratic candidate for attorney general in Florida, was in Sarasota on Wednesday promoting his campaign and tossing a few barbs toward current Attorney General Pam Bondi, a Republican.

Sheldon, 67, is a former state Representative himself, who also served as secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families under then-Republican Gov. Charlie Crist.

Sheldon also gave his two cents on the Democratic primary between Crist and former state Sen. Nan Rich - though did not say who Democrats should vote for. Sheldon praised Rich and said if she wins the primary, she will “shoot like a rock” and become a formidable challenger for Scott.

Sheldon also praised Crist, saying he “feels comfortable” that Crist is representative of Democratic principles. He said when Crist left the Republican Party, Crist told him he felt free.

Jeremy Wallace

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